Press release

Fri, Mar 29th 2013 05:30 pm

Bob
Koshinski, vice president and general manager of WBBZ-TV has
announced Western New York's "hometown television station" will
celebrating Dyngus Day with a special telecast of "Dyngus Day
Diary" on Monday April 1, at 10:30 p.m. (with encore presentations
Tuesday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 7:30p.m.). "Dyngus Day Diary"
will be hosted by Ed Dobosiewicz and Laurie Lisowski Frey.

Historically
a Polish-American tradition, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the
Christian observance of Lent and the joy of Easter. Over the decades,
Dyngus Day has become a holiday to celebrate Polish-American culture.
"Dyngus Day Diary" will celebrate those traditions highlighting
the best of the Monday parade, plus features on Retired State Supreme
Court Judge Ann Mikoll, who organized Dyngus Day celebrations decades
ago; plus a visit to the Broadway Market; the Leonard Post party; and
the real history on pussy willows and why they are a part of the
celebration.

Dobosiewicz
is the co-creator of Dyngus Day Buffalo, the organization that
coordinates and promotes the annual parade and various parties in
Western New York. He is also co-host of "Off Beat Cinema," which
airs every Saturday at midnight on WBBZ-TV, and in more than 100
stations across the country.

Lisowski
Frey is a former news anchor who worked at two Buffalo affiliates
before becoming the spokesperson for Frey Electric.

Both
Dobosiewicz and Lisowski Frey are Polish, and will share stories of
their Polish traditions growing up in Western New York.

Koshinski
will be a judge for the Dyngus Day parade, but is quick to note that
he is half-Polish and also half-Italian. He will also be a guest on
the telecast.